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Severe surgeon shortage on the horizon, study says

Published December 2, 2008, 8:38 pm, The Lantern

In less than two years, there may not be enough surgeons in U.S. hospitals to treat the critically injured or chronically ill. A new study suggests that the number of available general surgeons, who often perform life-saving operations on patients in emergency rooms, will not keep up with public demand. As the population continues to grow, there will be a shortage of 1,300 general ...

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